Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8803, James Elkin, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
NUMBER
N 8803
Elkin, James Martha
CONTENTS

Letter to Hon R Hawes. 23. Aug 1838.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6. April 1838 from 4 Sep 1835 to 6. June 1836. the day of his death. age notified 15 July 1840.
4982
Kentucky.
James Elkins
of Clarke in the State of Ky: who was a Pvt. in the Company commanded by Captain Clarych of the Regt commanded by _____ in the Va: line for 19 mo: 1775.
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 63. Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 5th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 st day of Jan y 33 and Supt Hon. C. Allan: House of Reps
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 94.99. Semi-ant. allowance ending 27 Mar: 33 31.67 $126.66
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk Book (D) Vol. 9 Page 37.

4530
Kentucky
Martha Elkin
widow of James Elkin dec d
Va
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 6th June 1836 of Estill Co. in the State of Ky.
who was a Private in the Compy. commanded by Captain Martin of the Reg t commanded by Col. Shelby in the Va line for 19 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Ky.
at the rate of 63 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1826. 6th June 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 6th day of Nov. 1839 and sent Hon. Jas. Warren Warfield Esq. Ky.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1839 $205.50
Semi-annual allowance ending 2 March. 31.66
$237.16
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by M. C. Madison Clerk. Book 29 Vol. 29 Page 211

§63:33 per. ann - Hon. C. Allan H.R.
State of Kentucky
Clark County } ss
On this 26 th day of Nov. 1832 personally appeared in open court before the County court of Clarke aforesaid Now sitting James Elkan resident of said County and State aforesaid aged twentyseven years who being first duly according to law oath on his oath Make the following declara- -tion in order to obtain the Benefit of the act of Congress passed 7 th of June 1832. That he entered the service of the U. S. under the following named officer and served as herein stated. He states he was born on the 16 th day of April 1755. In the State of Virginia in Henry County & Moved from thence to the waters of New river in the County of Botatort He states that from this County he went on a campaign against the Indians on the frontiers of Western Virginia as a picket Man for a tour of one Month under capt Clay in the year 1776. Lamed twice in the Summer. We Marched down New river Lamed sustained thence across to Cole river and so on to Paint lick. And from thence back to the whence we started having acted as a spy and ranger under the above capt and col. by the

name of Preston. The next tour was from Seno county as a volunteer for one Month to guard Blackham's fort. on Clinch river under capt Boan He thinks in the same year. The next was a tour of one Month as a volun- teer to guard Carters Station at Pigeon cove under capt Young Boan in the year 1777. Same time in the taller part of the summer  fall . The next was another tour of one Month as a substitute. volunteer under a Lieutenant by the name of Macarmack at a fort called Seno Rogers fort. The next was at old W. Williams fort for a tour of three Months in the fall of 1777. From Russell county Virginia. under capt James Maxwell as a volunteer. On this tour we ranged around through the country but the prin- -cipal part of our time was were guarding the above fort at the end of the time he states he rec d a discharge for three Months by His capt. The next was a tour of seven Months from Seno county as a volunteer under capt Joseph Lock. On a campaign called Macintush's campaign early in the fall

of 1778. The states they then reorganized on Footstow. where they got their horses for as this campaign he states he was part in the pack service. From thence we went through the country seat of Potomac. and so across Linnus River and on to Stanton in Augusta here we loaded with lead and flour and from thence to the south branch of Potomac and from thence to the North Branch of Potomac from thence across the Allegany to Manangahala thence to Fort Mc Intosh. - and delivered our load and was ordered back to a place called Shirteen on the waters of the Manangahala to feed and take care of our horses until further or- -ders. We were then ordered to return to Fort Mc Intosh. There we loaded with flour and whisky from thence to Fort Lawrence at which place we delivered our load in the New State of Ohio we were then ordered back to the above place to feed and take care of our horses as above - and then this service

were discharged Same time in the Month of March in the year 1779. Having served a term of seven Months and was discharged for that time by capt Lock. The next was a term of three Months in the Spring of 1779. under capt Thos Martin & col Shelby from Knox county. Went on to Boxtown here we rendezvoused. And Marched or rather descended the river to Tennessee and so on down the Tennessee to some thing like 8 Miles above the trading post. here we landed and the Indians fled and far destroyed there Tens and burned there and killed some Indians & after accomplishing the object of the expedition the Most of our Men went on down the river to Illinois and he states he with some others returned back from whence they started he states he well recollects that his capt was very sick on his return so much so that we had to let him rest frequently. we however got home same time in the summer and was discharged for that time

Having served for  two of three months the first was a tour of three months as a volunteer under capt Reuel Boan and col Edmansac. On an Expedition to Kings Mountain in the year 1780 (he thinks) The time of year not recollected but he well remembers that it was some very short time before the Battle at Kings Mountain. He also says Rangemansack and He ston Marched across the Yellow Mountain and so on through North Carolina thence through South Carolina. And some short time before we got to the Mountain the Battle was over we obtained informa- tion of the success of the american army same where near the cherokee ford of Broad river we had taken after the Battle sent under our care several prisoners which we guarded same time and was order to return with the prisoners which we did and as our return rec d a discharge for three months

Here he states his Revolutionary services ended: having served a term of twenty months. and Rec d discharge for all the above terms but states that never having expected any law by which he would be entitled to draw any thing from the government he has lost or mislaid them and cannot now find them or any of them He states he has a record of his age at home in his Bible.
He states the times and places where he went into the services is the same as stated in the declaration  affidavit .
He also states that the capacity in which he served is also set forth above. He states he moved from Russell County Virginia to the new State of Ky Clark county and now resides in s d county. Having lost all his discharge he has no documentary evidence. Neither does he know of any living witnesses by whom he can prove it.

Who states that William Matthews  residing in Fayette Gentlemen residing in the County of Clark and in My Neighborhood who can testify as to My character for veracity and My reputation as a Soldier of the Revolution.
Who hereby Relinquishes all and every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity or except the present. and declares his name is not on the pension roll of the army of any State.
I swear to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid his James Elkin Mark
William Matthews  William Matthews a clergyman residing in the county of Clark  Fayette State of Ky and the County of Clark  Jefferson hereby certify that we are well acquainted with James Elkin who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be twenty years of age. That he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution. Further that he is a very honest man and of undoubted veracity. and we concur in that opinion. I swear to and subscribed Geo. H. Boon Thos Lowry The day & year aforesaid. Geo. H. Boon  Thos Lowry

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogato- ries prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a soldier of the Revolution and served as he states And the court further certifies that it appears to them that William Morton Geo. G. Baon Who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in Charles  Franklin county Ky. and that Thos. Lowery in charge who has signed the same residing in Clark  Clark and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit
I James P. Bullock clerk of the county court for the county of Clark do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of James Elkins for a pension. And further certify that Geo. G. Baon resides in the adjoining county and is a man of good standing as a preacher of the gospel - And Thos. Lowery who has signed the same certificate is a man of good character - Both of whom were entitled to credit an oath. Antislavery whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 27 th day of Nov. 1832.
Attest James P. Bullock Clerk

5944 Martha Elkin Ken
Mrs Martha Polking claim

State of Kentucky Estill County Set
On this the 18th day of July 1839
Personally appeared Martha Elkin a resident of the county of Estill and State aforesaid aged Seventy four years last February who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows, That she is the widow of James Elkin who was a pensioner on the roll of the Kentucky agency at the time of his death, She further declares that she was married to the said James Elkin in the State of Virginia (But do not recollect the name of the county as it was on the frontier,) But the marriage took place on the Twenty Third day of September Seventeen hundred and Eighty two (1782) That her husband the aforesaid James Elkin died on the Sixth day of June Eighteen hundred and thirty Six That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and Ninety four Viz at the time above stated She further states that she knows of no record evidence of her marriage but has a record of her childrens ages in her Bible
Martha Elkin marks
The deposition of James Crow taken this 18th day of July 1839 to be used as evidence in favour of the application of Mrs. Martha Elkin for a pension under the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838 Deponent being Thirty Eight years old Deposeth and saith that he is the Son in law of James Elkin dec d and knows the said Elkin was a pensioner on the roll of the Kentucky agency at the time of his death The deponent went with the said Elkin several times when he drew his pension in Lexington Ky. he knows the said Elkin died on the Sixth day of June Eighteen hundred and thirty Six And that his now widow Martha Elkin has remained unmarried and single ever since to the present period The deponent further saith that he has been acquainted with the said James Elkin dec d and family about Eighteen years

and on his first acquaintance the said Elkin had a large family Bible which contained on one leaf thereof the record of the age of the said James Elkin & Martha Elkins Children the said record was at page 678 in said Bible and common- -ced in these words viz Family record, Births, Katherine Elkin Daughter of James Elkin and Martha his wife was born June the 2- 1784 and so continues with all of the Childrens ages down to Elizabeth Elkin was Born April the 17. 1811, The deponent does not know whose hand writing the said family record is in but has understood it was written by a schoolmaster the deponent knows the said Bible was in the possession of the said James Elkin until his death and since his death, it has been in the possession of the said Martha Elkin until a short time since it is now in the possession of James Elkin a son of James Elkin and which record the deponent has this day taken from the said Bible and makes it part of this his deposition the deponent does not recollect of ever seeing a record of the said James Elkin and Martha Elkins Marriage But has no doubt they were lawfully married never having heard it doubted by any person what ever And further saith not
James his Lerow mark
State of Kentucky Estell County Set
The foregoing declaration of Mrs Martha Elkin and the deposition of James Lerow were this day sworn to and subscribed by them before me Sampson Walters a Justice of the peace for the County of Estell and State aforesaid And I certify the said Martha Elkin is a woman of good Moral character and a person of truth and veracity and in consequence of Old age and bodily infirmity is unable to attend court. And that the said James Lerow is a man of truth and Veracity
Given from under my hand this 18 th July 1839
Sampson Walters J P

State of Kentucky Estill County Set
I Robert Clark clerk of the county court for the county aforesaid. Do certify that Master Sampson Walters whose signature is signed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the date of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified as such and his signature is genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of office This
10th day of July 1839.
Robert Clark Clerk Estill County Court

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
Katharin Elkin Daughter of James Elkin and Mar- tha his wife was Married August the 25 - 1805  Mary Elkin Daughter of the afore S d , was Married Decem ber the 15 - - 1808  Parcos Elkin Daughter of the afore S d , was Mar- ried September the 13 - 1810  Martha Elkin Daugh- ter of the afore S d , was Married Feb y the 8 1810  James Elkin was mar- ried Aug t the 11 1812  Daughter of the afore S d Martha Elkin Daugh- ter of the afore S d was mar- ried June the 17 - 1819  Elizabeth Elkin son of the afore S d was marri- ed Decem ber the 5 1822
James Elkin son of the afore S d was Married Dec r the 12 - 1822  Mary Elkin Daugh- ter of the afore S d was married March the 23 1824  dis. o S d A d h d el d hi
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FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
Katharin Elkin Daugh- ter of James Elkin and Martha his wife was Born June the 2-1784
Mary Elkin was Born June the 14-1786
Dorcas Elkin was Born June the 20-1788
Martha Elkin was Born August the 9 (1791)
Jean Elkin was Born January 15 1793
Rhoda Elkin was Born March the 7-1796
Nancy Elkin was Born February the 23 1799
BIRTHS.
James Elkin of the Asford, was Born May the 19-1801
Jachus one of the Asford, was born October the 12-1803
William Elkin was Born Decem ber the 30 1805
Sibbe Elkins was born August the 11-1808
Elisabeth Elkin was Born April the 17 1810 1810
Elizabeth Bell
William Perry Elkin was born January the 31 first 1821
James Elkin Elkin was born January the 17-1826

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
James Elkins Sen r was born April the 16 1755
Martha Jackson Alias Elkin was Born Febr. the 6 - 1766
Lurica Elkin was born January the 9 1828
Thomas Elkin was born Oct the 31 1831
DEATHS.
William Elkin son of James Elkin & Martha his wife Deceased Nov. the 6 1807
Katharin White Daugh- ter of the fore said Deceased December the 18 th 1824 aged 40 yrs

April 13, 1931
Mrs. McCallister Pearce Lone Holly Plantation Proctor, Arkansas
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MHF/eel
Dear Madam:
Copied from letter of Feb. 1-1927 You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.8803 , that James Elkin was born April 16, 1755 in Henry County, Virginia.
While a resident of Botetourt County, Virginia, he enlisted and served in the Virginia Troops as follows:
In the summer of 1776, served one month as an Indian Spy and ranger in Captain Clay's Company, Colonel Preston's Regiment, and one month as ranger in Captain Boon's Company.
In the summer of 1777 and served one month as private in Captain William Boon's Company, and one month in Lieutenant McCormack's Company, then in the fall of 1777 and served three months in Captain James Maxwell's Company.
He enlisted in the fall of 1778, served as private in Captain Joseph Lock's Company and was discharged in March 1779 having served seven months.
He enlisted in the spring of 1779 and served three months in Captain Thomas Mastin's Company, Colonel Shelby's Regiment; then again in 1780 and served three months as private in Captain Reece Boon's Company, Colonel Edmonson's Regiment.
He moved from Russell County, Virginia to Clark County, Kentucky where he was allowed pension on his application executed November 26, 1832.

He died June 6, 1836.
Soldier married September 23, 1782 on the frontier of Virginia, county not named, Martha Jackson, born February 6, 1765.
She was allowed pension on her application executed July 18, 1839 while a resident of Estill County, Kentucky.
Their children were;
Katharin born June 2, 1784, married August 25, 1801 -----White, given name not stated, and she died December 18, 1824. Mary " June 14, 1786, married December 15, 1808. Dorcas " June 20, 1788, " September 13, 1810. Martha " August 9, 1791, " February 8, 1810. Jean or Jane " January 15, 1793, " September 10, 1818. Rhoda " March 7, 1796, " June 17, 1819. Nancy " February 23, 1799, " March 28, 1824. James " May 19, 1801, " December 12, 1822. Zacheus or Zachariah " October 12, 1803, " December 5, 1822. William " December 30, 1805, died November 6, 1807. Sibbe " August 11, 1808. Elizabeth " April 17, 1811.
Soldier's son-in-law, James Crow, was aged thirty-eight in 1839, the name of his wife is not designated, and the names of husbands and wives of other children not given, other than Katharin White.
The following data also appears on record:
William Perry Elkin born January 31, 1824. James Mic Elkin " January 27, 1826. Luvica Elkin " January 7, 1828. Thomas B. Elkin " October 31, 1831.
Relationship of said children to the soldier is not stated.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
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November 10, 1927
Mrs. J. Carter Bardin 429 Center St Dallas, Tex.
Madam:
I have to advise you that in order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid, and possibly the date of death-the Revolutionary War pensioner, Martha, widow of James Elkin, W. 8803, you should apply to the Record Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D. C., citing all of the following data-
Martha, widow of James Elkin, Certificate No. 4530, issued November 6, 1839, rate $63.33 per annum, commenced June 6, 1836, Act of July 7, 1838, Kentucky Agency.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

MMH
February 1, 1927
Mrs. J. C. Bardin 428 Centre St., Dallas, Texas
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 8803 it appears that James Elkin was born April 16, 1755 in Henry County, Virginia.
While a resident of Botetourt County, Virginia, he enlisted and served in the Virginia Troops as follows:
In the summer of 1776, served one month as Indian Spy and ranger in Captain Clay's Company, Colonel Preston's Regiment, and one month as ranger in Captain Boon's Company.
In the summer of 1777 and served one month as private in Captain William Boon's Company, and one month in Lieutenant McCormack's Company, then in the fall of 1777 and served three months in Captain James Maxwell's Company.
He enlisted in the fall of 1778, served as private in Captain Joseph Lock's Company, and was  and was discharged in March 1779 having served seven months.
He enlisted in the Spring of 1779 and served three months in Captain Thomas Mastin's Company, Colonel Shelby's Regiment,

1780 then again in 1780 and served three months as private in Captain Reece Boon's Company, Colonel Edmonson's Regiment.
He moved from Russell County, Virginia to Clark County, Kentucky where he was allowed pension on his application executed November 26, 1832. He died June 6, 1836,
Soldier married September 23, 1782 on the frontier of Virginia, county not named, Martha Jackson born February 6, 1765. She was allowed pension on her application executed July 18, 1839 while a resident of Estill County, Kentucky.
Their children were:
Katharin born June 2, 1784, married August 25, 1801. . . . . White, given name not stated, and she died December 18, 1824. Mary " June 14, 1786, married December 15, 1808. Dorcas " June 20, 1788, " September 13, 1810. Martha " August 9, 1791, " February 8, 1810. Jean or Jane " January 15, 1793, " September 10, 1818. Rhoda " March 7, 1796, " June 17, 1819. Nancey " February 23, 1799, " March 28, 1824. James " May 19, 1801, " December 12, 1822. Zacheus or Zachariah " October 12, 1803, " December 5, 1822. William " December 30, 1805, died November 6, 1807. Sibbe " August 11, 1808. Elizabeth " April 17, 1811.
Soldier's son-in-law, James Crow, was aged thirty-eight in 1839, the name of his wife is not designated, and the names of husbands and wives of other children not given, other than Katharin White. The following data also appears on record:

William Perry Elkin born January 31, 1824. James Mie Elkin       "    January 28, 1826. Luvica Elkin           "    January 7, 1828. Thomas B. Elkin       "    October 31, 1831.
Relationship of said children to the soldier is not stated.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

January 15, 1927.
Mrs. Joseph Beard, Sr. 474 W. Second St. Lexington, Ky.
Madam:
In response to your letter of the eleventh instant, requesting that the three pages containing the family record of James Elkin, soldier of the Revolution, which are now on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 8803, of his widow Martha Elkin, be taken from that claim and given to you. I have to advise you, that it is not the practice of the bureau to withdraw papers from Revolutionary War pension claims, inasmuch as they constitute the record evidence on which said claims were allowed and also owing to the fact that as numbers of descendants of such soldiers are now alive, no one of them would be entitled to such papers, to the exclusion of the other heirs.
In your letter you refer to various descendants of said James Elkin as being alive.
If you desire photostat copies of said pages, they will be furnished under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five

cents extra for certification, if that is wished.
The number of pages to be copied is three.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau in payment, by money order, or certified check, drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior, ( not to the order of the Commissioner of Pensions).
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

National Society Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America
IS
Kentucky
Chapter
RECORDING SECRETARY MISS DUVE B. HARRIS DANVILLE, KY.
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY MISS SUSAN FISHER WOODS STANFORD, KY.
REGISTRAR MRS. JOSEPH B. BEARD, SR. 424 WEST 2ND AVE., LEXINGTON, KY.
PRESIDENT MRS. J. HARRIS BAUGHMAN DANVILLE, KY.
TREASURER MRS. ALFRED PENCE STANFORD, KY.
HISTORIAN MRS. GEORGE B. MASTIN LAFAYETTE HOTEL LEXINGTON, KY.
CUSTODIAN OF FLAG MISS SARAH MAUD CARTER STANFORD, KY.
CHAPLAIN MRS. SHELTON M. SAUFLEY RICHMOND, KY.
January 11-1927
To The Commissioner of Pensions Bureau of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Dear Sir -
Some time ago in correspondence with Mrs. Theodore Cravens of Indianapolis Indiana, regarding the descendants of the revolutionary soldier James Elkin (Elkins) my great grandfather, who died in Clark Co. Kentucky in 1836 I was informed that the Pension office of Washington D.C. has in its possession three loose leaves taken from the old Elkin bible after the death of James Elkin Sr., to prove the claim of his wife, Martha Jackson Elkin to his pension. My own record on the revolutionary services of this man has been verified by the Daughters of the American Revolution by the aid of a certificate from your Bureau. My National number is 118232.
The old bible from which those leaves were taken is still in existence. In accordance

A Society Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America
SECRETARY J. HARRIS
FOUNDING SECRETARY SUSAN FISHER WOODS STANFORD, KY.
REGISTRAR MRS. JOSEPH B. BEARD, SR. 431 WEST 2ND AVE., LEXINGTON, KY.
PRESIDENT MRS. J. HARRIS BAUGHMAN DANVILLE, KY.
TREASURER MRS. ALFRED PENCE STANFORD, KY.
HISTORIAN MRS. GEORGE B. MASTIN LAFAYETTE HOTEL LEXINGTON, KY.
CUSTODIAN OF FLAG MISS SARAH MAUD CARTER STANFORD, KY.
CHAPLAIN MRS. SHELTON M. SAUFLEY RICHMOND, KY.
With the will of James Elkins Sr., it has passed from James Jr., my grandfather into the hands of several grandsons and is now in the possession of J. T. Elkins Sr. of Log Lick Clark Co Ky, who is 76 years old, a great grand son of the original owner.
Mr. Commissioner, those leaves served their purpose almost a hundred years ago. Is it not possible that they can be returned to the old bible from which they were taken? My father J. F. Elkins had the Bible during his life; my brothers are dead, my Elkins nephews are young men and in all probability I shall not live to see my own immediate family gain possession of it again.
However it would be a great source of comfort as well as pride to know I had been instrumental in obtaining the return of those leaves to their rightful place.
My cousin J. T. Elkins Sr. knows nothing of this and may have never questioned their absence. If you can grant this request will you not communicate with me and I in turn will communicate with him explaining the circumstances.

As regard of Bryan Station Chapel Lexington Kentucky I have made trips to Washington and shall be glad to furnish you with any necessary proof of reliability and the correctness of the above statements. Very sincerely
(Mrs Joseph Sr.) Minnie Elkins Beard 474 West Second St. Lexington Kentucky

your request, re of the r the REVOLU on as contain file in this  February 20, 1917.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.  LENGTH SERVICE      Mrs. Joseph Beard    546 North Broadway,    Lexington, Kentucky.     Madam:
In addition to the military history of James Elkin, W. File No. 8803 Rev. War, you are furnished the following family data from the papers on file in the claim.
CHILDREN of JAMES and MARTHA ELKIN.
  Katharin  Elkin {  born June 3, 1784 married August 25, 1801----- died December 18, 1824 Katharin White ae 40 yrs.    Mary  "  born June 14, 1786 married December 15, 1808.    Dorcas  "  " June 20, 1788 " September 13, 1810.    Martha  "  " August 9, 1791 " February 3, 1810.    Jean or Jane  "  " January 15, 1793 " September 10, 1818.    Rhoda  "  " March 7, 1796 " June 17, 1819.    Nancey  "  " February 23, 1799 " March 28, 1824.    James  "  " May 19, 1801 " December 12, 1822.    Zacheus  "  " October 13, 1803 " December 5, 1822.    William  "  " December 30, 1805 died November 6, 1807.    Sibbe  "  " August 11, 1808.    Elizabeth  "  " April 17, 1811 or 1813.    Katharin
ADDITIONAL DATA
  William Perry Elkin  born January 31, 1824.    James Mic  " " January 27, 1826.    Luvica  " " January 7, 1828.    Thomas B.  " " October 31, 1831.  
Very respectfully,
 Commissioner.
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At your request of _____, received _____ of the military history of James Elkin  which the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the description as contained in his (or his widow's) application for _____ file in this Bureau. W. 8803
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Sum. 1776 1 mo. Spy + Clay Preston Va.   1 mo. Ranger Boon   Sum. 1777 1 mo. 77th Boon   Fall 1777 1 mo. McCornack   3 mo. James Maxwell   Fall 1778 to Mch 1779 7 mos. Joseph Lock. McIntosh Campaign.   Spring 1779 3 mos. Thomas Martin Shelby   1780 3 mos. Reece Boon Edmerson  
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Botetourt Co., Va. Date of application for pension, Nov. 26, 1832. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Clark Co. Kentucky. Age at date of application, Apl. 16, 1755 in Henry Co. Virginia. Remarks: soldier married Sept. 23, 1782, Martha
Jackson & Feb. 6, 1765. He died June 6, 1836 & she was allowed pens.  in her application executed July 18, 1839 while a resident of Estill Co., Ky.  In 1839 son in law James Crowe 38 stated that he had known  the soldier's family about 18 yrs - but did not give the name of his  wife.
Respectfully,
James Crowe 38 in 1839
1839 1821
Commissioner.
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6769
3-2233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Nov. 18, 1926
Chief Rev. War Section Division.
I have this day received from Mrs. Theodore D. Graven cash No. for $1.95 requesting
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photostat copy post office address as per letter herewith
Nov. 30: 26 Photos mailed to Finance Div. All
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Division.
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November 17, 1926
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir:
I desire photostat copies (not certified) of thirteen pages from Revolutionary War pension claim of James Elkin and widow Martha, W. 8803, Virginia Troops.
Recd. payment $1.95
Anlāuā-Ind.
Rev. and 1812 War Section.
Mrs. Theodore D. Craven 1433 Bellefontaine St. Indianapolis, Ind.

should refer to Requisition No.
11066
Printing, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
PR
Division of Publications, Form G 137.
Nov. 27, 192 6
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering Pension Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostat copies of 13 pages from the Rev. War pension claim, W. 8803, James Elkin
No. of copies 1 of each page no Shall form be kept standing? days A. E. Wilson  5033  511 For further information see _____
Approved:
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MRS. JOHN CARTER BARDIN 429 CENTRE STREET DALLAS, TEXAS
June-14th 1927
U.S.Bureau of Pensions, Washington,D.C.
Dear Sirs:
For D A R purposes will you please advise me the date the Government stopped paying the Revolutionary pension granted to Martha Jackson-Elkin, widow of James Elkin, Virginia soldier.
She was allowed pension on her application executed July 18, 1839 while a resident of Estill County, Kentucky.
Mrs. J. Carter Bardin Mrs. J. Carter Bardin 429 Centre

MRS. JOHN CARTER BARDIN 429 CENTRE STREET DALLAS, TEXAS
Nov-29 1926
U S Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
Will you please have sent to me a copy of the application for pension of
JAMES ELKINS
In a list of Revolutionary Soldiers of Virginia, Supplement, Va, State Library, Dept of Archives, it is stated that this soldier, aged 83, son of William, in 1835 was granted a pension while residing in Kentucky.
Mrs. J. Carter Bardin Mrs. J. Carter Bardin, State Registrar, Texas Society, U S D of 1812.

Beard 12

Rev Sec 1
February 8-1917
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
In Collins's History of Kentucky under the head of Revolutionary ✓ Soldiers I find that Martha Elkins (Elkin) of Estill County Kentucky received a pension about the year 1840. I should like, if it can be found, to have the name of the soldier for whose service this pension was given and the nature of his service.
Respectfully
Minnie Elkin Beard (Mrs. Joseph Beard)
546 North Broadway Lexington, Kentucky.

1917 Feby. 20. History to Mrs. Joseph Beard. f.
1926 Nov 30 photos mailed to Mrs. V. D. Craven Can 1927 Jan 15: Mrs. Jos. Beard info that family record cannot be given to her but that she may have photos. aw.
1927 Feb 1 - Hist. to Mrs. J. C. Bardin - MMH
1927 Nov 10 - Mrs. J. C. Bardin Ad. has to obtain date of death aw.
1931 - Apr 13 - Hist. to Mrs. McCallister, Pearce in MMH.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8803
Martha Elkin
Wid. of
James Elkin Part. War line
Act: July 7/38
Index: - Vol. A , Page 214
[Arrangement of 1870.]

P.S.
May I also have note Rev. war pension records of William Elkins and ✓ James Elkins who enlisted from Henry county, Va.
Mr. McCallister Pearce (see the beginning of this letter in John Roane H. 160)

James Elkin Ken. Act of June 1832 to what time valid? Non. Office
Nov 4. 1839
p 7. 4 Sep 1835
44
p 63. 83 died 1836

Winchester Clarke County Ky. August 14. 1838.
Sir,
I enclose you a power of atty. from Martha Elkins to me, and other vouchers to prove her pension claim. You will be pleased to communicate the result to me as soon as convenient.
Yours Respectfully R. H. Hawes Hon. J. R. Poinsett

Martha Elkin Ken.
admitted
Pr 19 mo. $63.33
Cap Martin Col Shells
Rev mil-
died 6 June 1836
Act 7 July 1838
Hon: James Harlan Bardstown Ken.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
June 26 th , 1840,
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The widow of James Elkin, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of Sixty Three Dollars and 33 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of Sept. 1835, to the 6 th June 1836, the day of his death,
Respectfully yours,
Wilson S. Norris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.